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The age of librarians as a driver of change in social attitudes

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Title The age of librarians as a driver of change in social attitudes
 
Creator Wojciechowska, Maja
 
Subject Age
Library Personnel
Social Attitudes
Human Capital
 
Description 355-365
Human capital is one of the most valuable resources of libraries. The age of librarians is a variable that may affect their
attitudes and behaviours. The purpose of the paper is to pinpoint such correlations. The paper presents the results of research
conducted among librarians in 20 countries of the world analysing the impact of age on individual social capital, social
activity, social attitudes, civic engagement, level of trust, attitude to patrons and professional preferences. The research was
conducted based on the Questionnaire for the Measurement of Individual Social Capital (KPIKS) developed by the Polish
psychologist Rafał Styła. The study confirms that there is a correlation between age and attitude and behavioural changes.
The age of librarians statistically and significantly differentiates their behaviour and social attitudes. The results may be used
in library management processes, e.g. in the area of task and role allocation.
 
Date 2021-12-24T10:09:32Z
2021-12-24T10:09:32Z
2021-12
 
Type Article
 
Identifier 0975-2404 (Online); 0972-5423 (Print)
http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/58723
 
Language en
 
Publisher NIScPR-CSIR, India
 
Source ALIS Vol.68(4) [December 2021]